1988 Saab 900 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1988 Saab 900, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Premature wear of ring & pinion gear; also, premature wear of front brake rotors; cruise control failure, causing vehicle to surge and cooling fan/thermostat failure.”
NHTSA complaint #509766, filed 1996-10Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 9 | 19% |
| 1995 | 17 | 17% |
| 1994 | 14 | 32% |
| 1992 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 5 | 23% |
| 1988 | 2 | 15% |
| 1986 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 1988 Saab 900
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Saab 900
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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